A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3971815 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3973723 epoch_slot_no: 20923 block_no: 3971638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2220 time: 2020-03-31 17:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa336f342b3952a63338f7ccc37c6b98aca4488b2abca57456d111e6bc03573e9Block Operator
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